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Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., listens as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill.  (Photo by Harry Hamburg / AP) Republicans fail to block spending bill The Democratic-controlled Senate turned back a Republican effort to block a final vote on a huge end-of-year spending bill that rewards most federal agencies with generous budget boosts. MSNBC Doubts over Senate's Christmas deadline The Hill Google Inc. demonstrates quantum computer image search Search giant Google Inc. has revealed it is investigating the use of quantum computers to run its next generation of faster applications. New Scientist   Obama outlines vision of might and right Eleven months into his presidency, a set of Obama principles, if not quite a doctrine, is beginning to emerge — a philosophy about when to use American military force. New York Times Al Qaeda offers 'condolences' for innocent victims of its attacks CNN Earth's atmosphere came from outer space, scientists find The gases which formed the Earth's atmosphere did not come from inside the Earth but from outer space, according to a study by University of Manchester and University of Houston scientists. ScienceDaily Blog: Our alien atmosphere? Discover Magazine Asteroids and comets National Geographic Coffee and prostate cancer Scientists said that they had found a link between increased coffee intake and decreased prostate cancer risk in men. Science Friday   NATION 47 laws loosen gun restrictions in 24 states A review by The Associated Press found that over the last two years, 24 states, mostly in the South and West, have passed 47 new laws loosening gun restrictions. Google News Special section: Legislatures loosen gun laws New Haven Register Bearing arms MSNBC Judge: ACORN funding restored A New York judge ordered that ACORN's federal funding be restored, rolling back a slew of Congressional actions that sought to stop taxpayer money from flowing to the community group. Politico ACORN report says group needs reforms CNN Immigration agents arrest 280 with criminal convictions in massive sweep In the largest such operation in its six-year history, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency arrested 280 foreign nationals in California with criminal records in a three-day enforcement surge. San Jose Mercury News POLITICS White House working to close benefit caps After hearing concerns from patient advocates, the White House said it is looking to close a loophole in the Senate health care bill that would allow caps on annual insurance benefits. CNN House approves tougher rules on banks The House approved a Democratic plan to tighten federal regulation of Wall Street and banks, advancing a far-reaching Congressional response to the financial crisis that rocked the economy. New York Times Sweeping bank reform bill clears House The House passed legislation aimed at preventing the next big financial crisis, ushering in the most sweeping set of changes to the banking regulatory system since the New Deal. CNNMoney Special section: Roll call: Regulatory overhaul New York Times SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Turtles act like chameleons Freshwater turtles' skin and shells often match the color of their habitat's substrate, which may help them deceive predators and prey alike. LiveScience Centuries-old planetary mystery solved Researchers have solved what may be the oldest mystery in planetary science using images and data from instruments aboard the spacecraft named for Cassini. New York Times SPORTS Tiger Woods to take leave from golf Tiger Woods said he is taking an indefinite leave from golf to work on saving his marriage, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement on his Web site. CBS News Terry Fox Award to recognize courageous Olympic athlete A new award named after Terry Fox has been created to honor the Olympic athlete who displays the most courage, humility and extraordinary athletic ability. CBC News Kelly introduced as Irish coach Former Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly was introduced as the new coach of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish, a storied program that hasn't won a title in 21 years. Sports Illustrated ENVIRONMENT Sea level is rising along US Atlantic Coast An international team of environmental scientists has shown that sea-level rise along the Atlantic Coast of the United States was 2 millimeters faster in the 20th century than at any time in the past 4,000 years. ScienceDaily Will essential ocean currents be altered by climate change? Scientific American Grand Canyon sandbar restoration planned with high water flows The Department of the Interior will undertake an initiative to improve the management of the Colorado River as it flows through Grand Canyon. Environment News Service EU climate cash pledge 'not enough,' say small nations Developing countries and aid agencies have derided the latest pledges by richer states to tackle global warming. BBC EDUCATION Long path to a college degree Catherine McNamara is graduating with a 3.98 GPA. Her path took her to five institutions in three states over 17 years before graduating from North Carolina Central University. Her story isn't unique. San Francisco Chronicle Plans set for certification of principals After years of talk and stalled efforts, the creation of a national certification program for principals is finally under way, with plans to launch the initiative in 2011. Education Week   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: The tragedy of hope The Atlantic Column: Why men don't promote women more Forbes Column: Can golf survive without Tiger Woods? TIME Column: Hey, Copenhagen, stop complaining Slate Column: Obama and the ghosts of wars past Guardian Column: Obama's big sellout Rolling Stone Column: A Disney princess with curly hair TIME Blog: Consumer Financial Protection Agency The Atlantic Editorial: What to watch in the Afghanistan war Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Laura Noueihed, Ana Gonzalez Ribeiro, James Morris, Amy Helfman, Beth Ruiz, Jennifer Huang, George Knowles, Alen Amini, Nadine Natour, Rick Dossey and Jennifer Yirinec.   GOOD NEWS Elton John sells contents of his wardrobe for charity Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish have opened a ''pop up shop'' which will sell items from their flamboyant clothing collection for charity. The Telegraph 3 siblings get gift of hearing Crooning a lullaby to a tired child is one of the most basic joys of motherhood. But it was something that Jennifer Root was unable to do for her three children because they all were born deaf. MSNBC WORLD Pakistan: South Waziristan offensive over Pakistan wrapped up its army offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan, but now may send its soldiers after militants in another part of the tribal belt along the Afghan border. ABC News Special section: Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus BBC Iraq oil fields: European, Asian firms win first contracts The development of two huge oil fields in Iraq will significantly increase production and help the country recover from war. Christian Science Monitor Brazil's river of death The once free-flowing Manaquiri River, which runs through the state of Amazonas in northwest Brazil, is in the fight of its life against a spell of dry weather - and it appears to be losing the battle. Al Jazeera Tony Blair admits: I would have invaded Iraq anyway Tony Blair has said he would have invaded Iraq even without evidence of weapons of mass destruction and would have found a way to justify the war to parliament and the public. Guardian HEALTH Nerve-cell transplants help brain-damaged rats recover ability to learn Nerve cells transplanted into brain-damaged rats helped them to fully recover their ability to learn and remember by promoting protective growth factors, according to a new study. ScienceDaily New weapon in breast cancer battle? There might be a link between a common osteoporosis treatment and a significantly reduced risk of breast cancer in women, according to two studies presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. ABC News BUSINESS GM's fast turnovers are raising questions The loss of executives overseeing three of GM's four core brands — while the company continues searching for a CEO and a chief financial officer — has some wondering where changes have led. Star Tribune More Americans to cut spending According to recent surveys, consumers continue to be more cautious about their money and are looking to continue to get their financial houses in order. CNBC LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Why (most) women like to shop Our ancestors didn't shop for holiday gifts, but the way we buy may owe credit to thousands of years of evolution. MSNBC Sawyer's move alters TV news landscape Diane Sawyer will be changing the landscape of American broadcast television news when she becomes the second woman to solo anchor a major evening news program. Reuters RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Buddhists to leave Vietnam temple The head of a Buddhist pagoda in Central Vietnam said that followers of an influential French-based monk can no longer seek shelter with him following three days of mob pressure. Google News Rabbis rage against Internet 'abominations' Ultra-orthodox rabbis in Israel are trying to crack down on growing use of the Internet among their followers, saying that it is filled with "abomination." The Independent Muslim group: Muslims must rally to counter radicalization In light of a string of counter-terror cases involving young radicalized Americans, a leading Muslim group said that Muslim-Americans should be more actively involved in rooting out extremism. Christian Science Monitor   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Beauty therapists and bouncers used as 'cheap' cover teachers in classrooms Former beauty therapists, postmen and bouncers are being used as "cheap labor" in U.K.'s classrooms. 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